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René Girard and victimhood

Philosopher's Zone

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Narrative and Myth in the Culture of Victimhood

Exploring the role of narrative and myth in the culture of victimhood and how it contributes to scapegoating, drawing on religious stories, stereotypes of persecution, and mythological patterns. Also discussing the influence of George Orwell's 1984 and the Holocaust on victim narratives.

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